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"It took 10 years. Every day, with dreams in my eyes, I would ask myself if this was just a dream or if it would ever come true. Today, July 11, 2024, it became a reality. Yes, dreams do come true.” says Amita Prajapati. Sharing a heartwarming video on LinkedIn, Amita captured the emotional moment of hugging her father and crying tears of joy as a decade's hard work finally paid off. Amita's journey wasn't paved with privilege. Growing up in a slum and facing academic challenges, she battled societal doubt and financial limitations. Yet, she refused to be deterred. "Some people used to say, 'slum-dwellers, with unbelievable minds,'" – This became her fuel. Amita's success wouldn't have been possible without the support of her father, a Delhi tea seller who silently endured taunts questioning their financial choices and Amita's potential. As Amita reveals, some questioned her father's choices, saying, "They used to say you can’t afford to educate her so much by selling tea. Save money and build a house instead. Anyway, one day they will leave as they are someone else's wealth, and you will have nothing left." Today, Amita stands tall not just as a Chartered Accountant but as a beacon of hope. "And now," she adds with pride, "I am capable enough to build a house for my father. I can fulfill all his wishes." Credits : caamita_prajapati__on IG #CA #SuccessStory #Inspiration #Motivation [Amita Prajapati, Inspiration, Chartered Accountant, Success Story, Women Empowerment]

"It took 10 years. Every day, with dreams in my eyes, I would ask myself if this was just a dream or if it would ever come true. Today, July 11, 2024, it became a reality. Yes, dreams do come true.” says Amita Prajapati. Sharing a heartwarming video on LinkedIn, Amita captured the emotional moment of hugging her father and crying tears of joy as a decade's hard work finally paid off. Amita's journey wasn't paved with privilege. Growing up in a slum and facing academic challenges, she battled societal doubt and financial limitations. Yet, she refused to be deterred. "Some people used to say, 'slum-dwellers, with unbelievable minds,'" – This became her fuel. Amita's success wouldn't have been possible without the support of her father, a Delhi tea seller who silently endured taunts questioning their financial choices and Amita's potential. As Amita reveals, some questioned her father's choices, saying, "They used to say you can’t afford to educate her so much by selling tea. Save money and build a house instead. Anyway, one day they will leave as they are someone else's wealth, and you will have nothing left." Today, Amita stands tall not just as a Chartered Accountant but as a beacon of hope. "And now," she adds with pride, "I am capable enough to build a house for my father. I can fulfill all his wishes." Credits : caamita_prajapati__on IG #CA #SuccessStory #Inspiration #Motivation [Amita Prajapati, Inspiration, Chartered Accountant, Success Story, Women Empowerment]

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Every Day, This Couple Travels 54 KM To Water The Saplings They Planted! Ramesh Kharmane, a forest guard from Dhamankhel village in Junnar taluka, Maharashtra, and his wife are setting an inspiring example of environmental conservation. In 2012, Ramesh left his job in the Army and returned home to care for his mother during her treatment. It was during this time that he made a commitment to protect the environment, with his wife supporting him at every step. Together, they spent 60 consecutive days carrying out around 300 hours of voluntary labour on a hilltop, digging 70 pits by hand to conserve rainwater. Their work covered an area of approximately 412 metres and aimed to help rainwater seep into the ground and ease the village’s water crisis. Their efforts also earned them a place in the Indian Book of Records. Even today, the couple continues to plant native saplings, preserve seeds and care for the trees they have planted. Through scorching heat and difficult terrain, they travel 54 KM every day to keep their mission alive. For them, protecting the environment isn’t a one-day activity. It’s a lifelong commitments.

Every Day, This Couple Travels 54 KM To Water The Saplings They Planted! Ramesh Kharmane, a forest guard from Dhamankhel village in Junnar taluka, Maharashtra, and his wife are setting an inspiring example of environmental conservation. In 2012, Ramesh left his job in the Army and returned home to care for his mother during her treatment. It was during this time that he made a commitment to protect the environment, with his wife supporting him at every step. Together, they spent 60 consecutive days carrying out around 300 hours of voluntary labour on a hilltop, digging 70 pits by hand to conserve rainwater. Their work covered an area of approximately 412 metres and aimed to help rainwater seep into the ground and ease the village’s water crisis. Their efforts also earned them a place in the Indian Book of Records. Even today, the couple continues to plant native saplings, preserve seeds and care for the trees they have planted. Through scorching heat and difficult terrain, they travel 54 KM every day to keep their mission alive. For them, protecting the environment isn’t a one-day activity. It’s a lifelong commitments.

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He spent nearly 3 years perfecting a set of measuring spoons, changed manufacturers 7 times, and travelled to China 16 times. Now, Indian entrepreneur Rahul Agarwal has struck a $350,000 deal on Shark Tank US. His innovation? Flat, magnetic measuring spoons that open up when you need them, measure both solid and liquid ingredients, and fold away neatly when you’re done. No bulky spoons tangled together in a kitchen drawer. No dangling, jingling teaspoons. Even actor Mindy Kaling, who loves cooking Indian food, was sold on the idea. “I think this is really ingenious,” she said during Rahul’s pitch, before teaming up with investor Lori Greiner to make him an offer. But getting these seemingly simple spoons ready for sale was anything but easy. Their tiny interlocking hinges made manufacturing so difficult that Rahul had to change manufacturers seven times before he could finally start shipping the product. The persistence paid off. His company, Plygons, had recorded $4 million in lifetime sales, including $1.25 million in the previous year. And despite those numbers, Rahul said he paid himself a basic salary of just $500 a month. He walked away with a deal worth $350,000 for 8% equity, plus an additional 2% in advisory equity from Kaling and Greiner. His bigger ambition? To redesign everyday household objects so they take up less space when we don't need them. #SharkTank #IndianEntrepreneurs #StartupStories #ProductDesign #Innovation [Indian entrepreneur Rahul Agarwal Shark Tank deal, Plygons flat magnetic measuring spoons, Mindy Kaling Lori Greiner investment, space saving kitchen measuring spoons, Indian founder startup success story, innovative kitchen gadgets for small spaces, Rahul Agarwal product development journey]

He spent nearly 3 years perfecting a set of measuring spoons, changed manufacturers 7 times, and travelled to China 16 times. Now, Indian entrepreneur Rahul Agarwal has struck a $350,000 deal on Shark Tank US. His innovation? Flat, magnetic measuring spoons that open up when you need them, measure both solid and liquid ingredients, and fold away neatly when you’re done. No bulky spoons tangled together in a kitchen drawer. No dangling, jingling teaspoons. Even actor Mindy Kaling, who loves cooking Indian food, was sold on the idea. “I think this is really ingenious,” she said during Rahul’s pitch, before teaming up with investor Lori Greiner to make him an offer. But getting these seemingly simple spoons ready for sale was anything but easy. Their tiny interlocking hinges made manufacturing so difficult that Rahul had to change manufacturers seven times before he could finally start shipping the product. The persistence paid off. His company, Plygons, had recorded $4 million in lifetime sales, including $1.25 million in the previous year. And despite those numbers, Rahul said he paid himself a basic salary of just $500 a month. He walked away with a deal worth $350,000 for 8% equity, plus an additional 2% in advisory equity from Kaling and Greiner. His bigger ambition? To redesign everyday household objects so they take up less space when we don't need them. #SharkTank #IndianEntrepreneurs #StartupStories #ProductDesign #Innovation [Indian entrepreneur Rahul Agarwal Shark Tank deal, Plygons flat magnetic measuring spoons, Mindy Kaling Lori Greiner investment, space saving kitchen measuring spoons, Indian founder startup success story, innovative kitchen gadgets for small spaces, Rahul Agarwal product development journey]

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In a heart-stopping moment of courage, Bhavesh Mhatre, a passerby from Thane, became a real-life hero when he ran to catch a two-year-old girl falling from a 13th-floor balcony in January. The child, who had been playing on her balcony, slipped and was left dangling for a moment before falling. Although Mhatre couldn’t fully break the fall, his swift actions softened the impact, preventing a tragic outcome. Thanks to his quick reflexes, the toddler survived the terrifying fall with only minor injuries. “I was passing by the building and didn’t think twice before moving forward,” Mhatre shared. His bravery and selflessness have won the hearts of thousands. His heroic act earned praise from civic officials, who have announced plans to honour him publicly for his bravery. #RealLifeHero #ThaneHero #BhaveshMhatre #EverydayHeroes #InspiringStories #DombivliRescue #Mumbai

In a heart-stopping moment of courage, Bhavesh Mhatre, a passerby from Thane, became a real-life hero when he ran to catch a two-year-old girl falling from a 13th-floor balcony in January. The child, who had been playing on her balcony, slipped and was left dangling for a moment before falling. Although Mhatre couldn’t fully break the fall, his swift actions softened the impact, preventing a tragic outcome. Thanks to his quick reflexes, the toddler survived the terrifying fall with only minor injuries. “I was passing by the building and didn’t think twice before moving forward,” Mhatre shared. His bravery and selflessness have won the hearts of thousands. His heroic act earned praise from civic officials, who have announced plans to honour him publicly for his bravery. #RealLifeHero #ThaneHero #BhaveshMhatre #EverydayHeroes #InspiringStories #DombivliRescue #Mumbai

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For years, Kala-Azar was a death sentence for some of India’s poorest families. And treatment itself felt like punishment. 15 injections. Every alternate day. A drug that sometimes caused dangerous heart complications. For many families, surviving the disease wasn’t the only battle, a month away from work often meant losing the income that kept food on the table. Prof. Shyam Sundar from Banaras Hindu University looked at this reality and asked: What if one dose is enough? In 2010, his landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that a single-dose liposomal amphotericin B treatment could cure Kala-Azar with a 95.6% success rate. One breakthrough changed everything. He also helped introduce rapid diagnostic strip tests that cut detection time from weeks to minutes. WHO updated treatment protocols. The medicine that cost nearly ₹19,000 per vial started reaching India free through donation programmes. Today, India has moved from battling Kala-Azar outbreaks to pushing toward elimination. And behind that story is a professor who spent decades making sure poverty didn’t decide who lives and who dies. #PadmaShri #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalInnovation #PublicHealth #IndiaNews [Padma Shri, Kala Azar, Public Health, Medical Innovation]

For years, Kala-Azar was a death sentence for some of India’s poorest families. And treatment itself felt like punishment. 15 injections. Every alternate day. A drug that sometimes caused dangerous heart complications. For many families, surviving the disease wasn’t the only battle, a month away from work often meant losing the income that kept food on the table. Prof. Shyam Sundar from Banaras Hindu University looked at this reality and asked: What if one dose is enough? In 2010, his landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that a single-dose liposomal amphotericin B treatment could cure Kala-Azar with a 95.6% success rate. One breakthrough changed everything. He also helped introduce rapid diagnostic strip tests that cut detection time from weeks to minutes. WHO updated treatment protocols. The medicine that cost nearly ₹19,000 per vial started reaching India free through donation programmes. Today, India has moved from battling Kala-Azar outbreaks to pushing toward elimination. And behind that story is a professor who spent decades making sure poverty didn’t decide who lives and who dies. #PadmaShri #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalInnovation #PublicHealth #IndiaNews [Padma Shri, Kala Azar, Public Health, Medical Innovation]

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An elderly man collapsed on a busy Lucknow road. One constable’s quick thinking gave him a fighting chance at life. When an elderly man suffered severe chest pain near Mahanagar crossing on 11 October, Constable Sandeep Yadav of Mahanagar Police Station rushed to help. He immediately began CPR and arranged an ambulance to get the man to hospital. His quick thinking and timely action show how knowing what to do in a medical emergency can help save a life. Kudos to Constable Sandeep Yadav for stepping up when every second mattered! #LucknowPolice #UttarPradeshPolice #CPR #RealLifeHeroes [Lucknow Police constable saves elderly man with CPR, Constable Sandeep Yadav performs CPR in Lucknow]

An elderly man collapsed on a busy Lucknow road. One constable’s quick thinking gave him a fighting chance at life. When an elderly man suffered severe chest pain near Mahanagar crossing on 11 October, Constable Sandeep Yadav of Mahanagar Police Station rushed to help. He immediately began CPR and arranged an ambulance to get the man to hospital. His quick thinking and timely action show how knowing what to do in a medical emergency can help save a life. Kudos to Constable Sandeep Yadav for stepping up when every second mattered! #LucknowPolice #UttarPradeshPolice #CPR #RealLifeHeroes [Lucknow Police constable saves elderly man with CPR, Constable Sandeep Yadav performs CPR in Lucknow]

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"It took 10 years. Every day, with dreams in my eyes, I would ask myself if this was just a dream or if it would ever come true. Today, July 11, 2024, it became a reality. Yes, dreams do come true.” says Amita Prajapati. Sharing a heartwarming video on LinkedIn, Amita captured the emotional moment of hugging her father and crying tears of joy as a decade's hard work finally paid off. Amita's journey wasn't paved with privilege. Growing up in a slum and facing academic challenges, she battled societal doubt and financial limitations. Yet, she refused to be deterred. "Some people used to say, 'slum-dwellers, with unbelievable minds,'" – This became her fuel. Amita's success wouldn't have been possible without the support of her father, a Delhi tea seller who silently endured taunts questioning their financial choices and Amita's potential. As Amita reveals, some questioned her father's choices, saying, "They used to say you can’t afford to educate her so much by selling tea. Save money and build a house instead. Anyway, one day they will leave as they are someone else's wealth, and you will have nothing left." Today, Amita stands tall not just as a Chartered Accountant but as a beacon of hope. "And now," she adds with pride, "I am capable enough to build a house for my father. I can fulfill all his wishes." Credits : caamita_prajapati__on IG #CA #CharteredAccountantDay #SuccessStory #Inspiration #Motivation [Amita Prajapati, Inspiration, Chartered Accountant, Success Story, Women Empowerment, Chartered Accountants Day]

"It took 10 years. Every day, with dreams in my eyes, I would ask myself if this was just a dream or if it would ever come true. Today, July 11, 2024, it became a reality. Yes, dreams do come true.” says Amita Prajapati. Sharing a heartwarming video on LinkedIn, Amita captured the emotional moment of hugging her father and crying tears of joy as a decade's hard work finally paid off. Amita's journey wasn't paved with privilege. Growing up in a slum and facing academic challenges, she battled societal doubt and financial limitations. Yet, she refused to be deterred. "Some people used to say, 'slum-dwellers, with unbelievable minds,'" – This became her fuel. Amita's success wouldn't have been possible without the support of her father, a Delhi tea seller who silently endured taunts questioning their financial choices and Amita's potential. As Amita reveals, some questioned her father's choices, saying, "They used to say you can’t afford to educate her so much by selling tea. Save money and build a house instead. Anyway, one day they will leave as they are someone else's wealth, and you will have nothing left." Today, Amita stands tall not just as a Chartered Accountant but as a beacon of hope. "And now," she adds with pride, "I am capable enough to build a house for my father. I can fulfill all his wishes." Credits : caamita_prajapati__on IG #CA #CharteredAccountantDay #SuccessStory #Inspiration #Motivation [Amita Prajapati, Inspiration, Chartered Accountant, Success Story, Women Empowerment, Chartered Accountants Day]

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For three long days, a pregnant Gangetic dolphin fought for survival after getting trapped in a fast-flowing canal in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district. The 7.2-foot-long, 147-kg dolphin had been swept into the Paratawal canal during heavy rains. An initial rescue attempt failed, but the teams refused to give up. On Monday, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Gorakhpur Zoo, TSA Foundation, the Irrigation Department, Uttar Pradesh Police, and the Namami Gange Gangetic Dolphin Rescue Ambulance came together for a second rescue mission. To ensure she reached safety without delay, authorities created a 20-km green corridor from Bhatkhat to Rajghat. The rescue ambulance then covered 52 km in just 1 hour and 5 minutes before releasing her safely into the Rapti River. The Gangetic dolphin is India's National Aquatic Animal and an important indicator of the Ganga's ecological health. This wasn't just the rescue of an endangered species—it also saved the unborn calf she was carrying. Here's to every person who made this extraordinary mission possible. 💙 🎥 Credit: Namami Gange (Namami Gange ) #WildlifeConservation #NatureLovers #InspiringIndia #ConservationSuccess #PositiveNews [Gangetic Dolphin, Ganga Dolphin Rescue, Pregnant Gangetic Dolphin, National Aquatic Animal of India, Namami Gange, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Gorakhpur Zoo] Original post by द बेटर इंडिया (The Better India - Hindi)

For three long days, a pregnant Gangetic dolphin fought for survival after getting trapped in a fast-flowing canal in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district. The 7.2-foot-long, 147-kg dolphin had been swept into the Paratawal canal during heavy rains. An initial rescue attempt failed, but the teams refused to give up. On Monday, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Gorakhpur Zoo, TSA Foundation, the Irrigation Department, Uttar Pradesh Police, and the Namami Gange Gangetic Dolphin Rescue Ambulance came together for a second rescue mission. To ensure she reached safety without delay, authorities created a 20-km green corridor from Bhatkhat to Rajghat. The rescue ambulance then covered 52 km in just 1 hour and 5 minutes before releasing her safely into the Rapti River. The Gangetic dolphin is India's National Aquatic Animal and an important indicator of the Ganga's ecological health. This wasn't just the rescue of an endangered species—it also saved the unborn calf she was carrying. Here's to every person who made this extraordinary mission possible. 💙 🎥 Credit: Namami Gange (Namami Gange ) #WildlifeConservation #NatureLovers #InspiringIndia #ConservationSuccess #PositiveNews [Gangetic Dolphin, Ganga Dolphin Rescue, Pregnant Gangetic Dolphin, National Aquatic Animal of India, Namami Gange, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, Gorakhpur Zoo] Original post by द बेटर इंडिया (The Better India - Hindi)

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At 60, most people slow down. Milind Soman chose to cross continents. On May 1, he swam 15 km across the Strait of Gibraltar, from Tarifa in Europe to the coast of Morocco in Africa. Calling the experience “beautiful,” he reminded the world that endurance isn’t about age, it’s about mindset. From battling brutal waters to inspiring millions, he didn’t just swim across continents, he redefined what 60 can look like. Milind Usha Soman #AgeIsJustANumber #LimitlessHuman #Inspiration #HealthyAging #FitnessGoals [Milind Soman, Strait Of Gibraltar Swim, Fitness At 60, Endurance Challenge, Inspirational Fitness Journey]

At 60, most people slow down. Milind Soman chose to cross continents. On May 1, he swam 15 km across the Strait of Gibraltar, from Tarifa in Europe to the coast of Morocco in Africa. Calling the experience “beautiful,” he reminded the world that endurance isn’t about age, it’s about mindset. From battling brutal waters to inspiring millions, he didn’t just swim across continents, he redefined what 60 can look like. Milind Usha Soman #AgeIsJustANumber #LimitlessHuman #Inspiration #HealthyAging #FitnessGoals [Milind Soman, Strait Of Gibraltar Swim, Fitness At 60, Endurance Challenge, Inspirational Fitness Journey]

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She could not see the stage. But when she walked up to receive her first National Film Award, the entire room stood for her. ❤️ Born visually impaired, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi discovered music as a child and learned more than 100 ragas simply by listening to recordings, even before formal training. Years later, that extraordinary ear became the voice behind “Angu Vaana Konilu” from A.R.M., earning her the National Award for Best Female Playback Singer. And as she accepted the honour, she was met with a heartfelt standing ovation. Congratulations, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. Your voice has travelled far beyond what the eyes can see. #VaikomVijayalakshmi #NationalFilmAwards #NationalFilmAwards2026 #IndianMusic #MalayalamCinema [Vaikom Vijayalakshmi National Award, Best Female Playback Singer, 72nd National Film Awards, A.R.M. singer, visually impaired singe]

She could not see the stage. But when she walked up to receive her first National Film Award, the entire room stood for her. ❤️ Born visually impaired, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi discovered music as a child and learned more than 100 ragas simply by listening to recordings, even before formal training. Years later, that extraordinary ear became the voice behind “Angu Vaana Konilu” from A.R.M., earning her the National Award for Best Female Playback Singer. And as she accepted the honour, she was met with a heartfelt standing ovation. Congratulations, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. Your voice has travelled far beyond what the eyes can see. #VaikomVijayalakshmi #NationalFilmAwards #NationalFilmAwards2026 #IndianMusic #MalayalamCinema [Vaikom Vijayalakshmi National Award, Best Female Playback Singer, 72nd National Film Awards, A.R.M. singer, visually impaired singe]

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14 years of acting. One National Award. And a husband watching her dream come true. ❤️ Yami Gautam received her first National Film Award for Best Actress for Article 370, and as she accepted the honour, husband Aditya Dhar could barely hide his pride. For Yami, it was a dream years in the making. For Aditya, it was a moment to simply stand back and cheer for her. Congratulations, Yami! #YamiGautam #AdityaDhar #NationalFilmAwards #Article370 [Yami Gautam National Award, Yami Gautam Best Actress, Article 370 National Film Award, Aditya Dhar Yami Gautam]

14 years of acting. One National Award. And a husband watching her dream come true. ❤️ Yami Gautam received her first National Film Award for Best Actress for Article 370, and as she accepted the honour, husband Aditya Dhar could barely hide his pride. For Yami, it was a dream years in the making. For Aditya, it was a moment to simply stand back and cheer for her. Congratulations, Yami! #YamiGautam #AdityaDhar #NationalFilmAwards #Article370 [Yami Gautam National Award, Yami Gautam Best Actress, Article 370 National Film Award, Aditya Dhar Yami Gautam]

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The celebrations may be over, but someone still has work to do. After Ganpati Visarjan in Songadh, Gujarat, the streets were left covered in gulal, flowers and waste from the festivities. As the crowds moved on, sanitation workers stepped in. With brooms, tools and hours of hard work, they cleared the roads and helped bring the city back to its usual rhythm. Their work may happen after the music stops and the crowds disappear, but it is an essential part of what comes next. This Ganpati season, these workers remind us that celebrating a festival also comes with a responsibility towards the spaces we share. #GanpatiVisarjan #SanitationWorkers #CivicSense #SMEdit [Songadh Gujarat post Ganpati Visarjan cleanup by sanitation workers]

The celebrations may be over, but someone still has work to do. After Ganpati Visarjan in Songadh, Gujarat, the streets were left covered in gulal, flowers and waste from the festivities. As the crowds moved on, sanitation workers stepped in. With brooms, tools and hours of hard work, they cleared the roads and helped bring the city back to its usual rhythm. Their work may happen after the music stops and the crowds disappear, but it is an essential part of what comes next. This Ganpati season, these workers remind us that celebrating a festival also comes with a responsibility towards the spaces we share. #GanpatiVisarjan #SanitationWorkers #CivicSense #SMEdit [Songadh Gujarat post Ganpati Visarjan cleanup by sanitation workers]

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Imagine being greeted at a luxury hotel by someone with four paws and a wagging tail! :feet: Meet Thumki, the beloved mascot of Taj Bengal. Born on the hotel campus to her mother Chumki, Thumki chose to stay back while her sister found a new home. Today, she’s an integral part of the Taj Bengal family. Every morning at 4:30 am, Thumki takes her ‘perimeter rounds,’ inspecting the grounds, chasing birds, and doing her part to keep the campus lively. By the time guests start their day, she retreats to her cozy shelter near the parking lot, always respectful of her human visitors. Thanks to the compassion of Senior Vice President Operations K. Mohanchandran and his wife Seema, an animal rescuer, Thumki and other campus dogs now have safe shelters, vaccinations, and ongoing care. Even when Thumki curiously wandered into the grand hotel lobby one day, she was met with smiles and kindness before being gently guided back. Because true hospitality is not about marble floors. It is about heart. Credits : thumakti.thumki #Thumki #TajBengal #Compassion [Taj Bengal dog, animal welfare, Taj Hotels, Heartwarming] Original post by द बेटर इंडिया (The Better India - Hindi)

Imagine being greeted at a luxury hotel by someone with four paws and a wagging tail! :feet: Meet Thumki, the beloved mascot of Taj Bengal. Born on the hotel campus to her mother Chumki, Thumki chose to stay back while her sister found a new home. Today, she’s an integral part of the Taj Bengal family. Every morning at 4:30 am, Thumki takes her ‘perimeter rounds,’ inspecting the grounds, chasing birds, and doing her part to keep the campus lively. By the time guests start their day, she retreats to her cozy shelter near the parking lot, always respectful of her human visitors. Thanks to the compassion of Senior Vice President Operations K. Mohanchandran and his wife Seema, an animal rescuer, Thumki and other campus dogs now have safe shelters, vaccinations, and ongoing care. Even when Thumki curiously wandered into the grand hotel lobby one day, she was met with smiles and kindness before being gently guided back. Because true hospitality is not about marble floors. It is about heart. Credits : thumakti.thumki #Thumki #TajBengal #Compassion [Taj Bengal dog, animal welfare, Taj Hotels, Heartwarming] Original post by द बेटर इंडिया (The Better India - Hindi)

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What happens to three little girls when their mother is suddenly gone? For these sisters in Bhopal, ASI Sonia Patel stepped in when their family needed help most. After their mother died on 22 September, Sonia helped arrange her final rites. But she didn’t stop there. She made sure the girls received medical care, food and basic necessities. With their father, she also secured the required Child Welfare Committee order and helped place the three sisters at Matru Chhaya, Bhopal, for rehabilitation. Sometimes, helping someone isn’t about doing one big thing. It is about staying until they are safe. Credits : Santosh Patel DSP #SoniaPatel #BhopalPolice #WomenInPolice #Humanity #SMEdit [Bhopal Police ASI Sonia Patel helps three girls rehabilitate to Matru Chhaya]

What happens to three little girls when their mother is suddenly gone? For these sisters in Bhopal, ASI Sonia Patel stepped in when their family needed help most. After their mother died on 22 September, Sonia helped arrange her final rites. But she didn’t stop there. She made sure the girls received medical care, food and basic necessities. With their father, she also secured the required Child Welfare Committee order and helped place the three sisters at Matru Chhaya, Bhopal, for rehabilitation. Sometimes, helping someone isn’t about doing one big thing. It is about staying until they are safe. Credits : Santosh Patel DSP #SoniaPatel #BhopalPolice #WomenInPolice #Humanity #SMEdit [Bhopal Police ASI Sonia Patel helps three girls rehabilitate to Matru Chhaya]

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Technology gives precision. But beauty? It still flows through the sculptor’s touch. Meet Viraj Khatavkar, a third-generation sculptor from Pune carrying his family’s 70-year legacy forward. His grandfather was the first to craft a fiberglass Ganesh idol at Tulshibaug in 1975, after decades of handmaking Utsav Murtis as tall as 14 feet. When asked to recreate Honaji Tarun Mandal’s 125-year-old Ganesh idol — a rare 21-inch piece showing the deity in a tilted wrestling pose. Viraj knew precision by hand alone would be near impossible. So he earned his Master’s in 3D Modelling & Reverse Engineering. Using scanners, software, and robotic carving, he turned the original into a stunning 3-foot Utsav Murti. What usually takes 2.5 months by hand was finished in 1 month, without losing the intricate artistry. “This smart work and technology offer maximum accuracy,” says Viraj. And his journey goes beyond idols—on March 8, 2025, Viraj helped craft the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue unveiled in Tokyo—a proud Indo-Japan cultural milestone. If you could preserve one tradition with new-age tech, what would it be? Share in the comments. #VirajKhatavkar #Pune #3DModelling #VideoStandalone #ganeshchaturthi [Ganesh idol, Viraj Khatavkar sculptor, Pune, Ganesh Chaturthi]

Technology gives precision. But beauty? It still flows through the sculptor’s touch. Meet Viraj Khatavkar, a third-generation sculptor from Pune carrying his family’s 70-year legacy forward. His grandfather was the first to craft a fiberglass Ganesh idol at Tulshibaug in 1975, after decades of handmaking Utsav Murtis as tall as 14 feet. When asked to recreate Honaji Tarun Mandal’s 125-year-old Ganesh idol — a rare 21-inch piece showing the deity in a tilted wrestling pose. Viraj knew precision by hand alone would be near impossible. So he earned his Master’s in 3D Modelling & Reverse Engineering. Using scanners, software, and robotic carving, he turned the original into a stunning 3-foot Utsav Murti. What usually takes 2.5 months by hand was finished in 1 month, without losing the intricate artistry. “This smart work and technology offer maximum accuracy,” says Viraj. And his journey goes beyond idols—on March 8, 2025, Viraj helped craft the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue unveiled in Tokyo—a proud Indo-Japan cultural milestone. If you could preserve one tradition with new-age tech, what would it be? Share in the comments. #VirajKhatavkar #Pune #3DModelling #VideoStandalone #ganeshchaturthi [Ganesh idol, Viraj Khatavkar sculptor, Pune, Ganesh Chaturthi]

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For a newborn elephant calf, the Teesta River became a terrifying journey away from his mother. Only 3–4 days old, he was swept nearly 5 km downstream by the river’s powerful currents while crossing with his mother. As the calf struggled to stay afloat, five local fishermen spotted him and rushed into the dangerous waters, risking their own lives to pull him to safety. But getting him out of the river was only half the rescue. The little calf kept calling for his mother, so the fishermen and forest personnel from Baikunthapur Forest Division began searching the river-island area for her. After nearly two hours, they found her. The calf was reunited with his mother and was seen nursing before the two moved back towards the forest. #ElephantRescue #WildlifeRescue #TeestaRiver #WildlifeConservation [elephant calf rescue, Teesta River elephant rescue, elephant rescued by fishermen, wildlife rescue in West Bengal, Baikunthapur Forest Division]

For a newborn elephant calf, the Teesta River became a terrifying journey away from his mother. Only 3–4 days old, he was swept nearly 5 km downstream by the river’s powerful currents while crossing with his mother. As the calf struggled to stay afloat, five local fishermen spotted him and rushed into the dangerous waters, risking their own lives to pull him to safety. But getting him out of the river was only half the rescue. The little calf kept calling for his mother, so the fishermen and forest personnel from Baikunthapur Forest Division began searching the river-island area for her. After nearly two hours, they found her. The calf was reunited with his mother and was seen nursing before the two moved back towards the forest. #ElephantRescue #WildlifeRescue #TeestaRiver #WildlifeConservation [elephant calf rescue, Teesta River elephant rescue, elephant rescued by fishermen, wildlife rescue in West Bengal, Baikunthapur Forest Division]

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At -20°C, when even reaching a hospital was a struggle, Dr Tsering Landol took healthcare to the women who couldn’t reach it. Ladakh’s first practising female gynaecologist didn’t just deliver babies. She challenged taboos, travelled to remote villages, educated women and girls, and kept serving long after retirement. From studying science in Urdu because she didn’t know English to being honoured with both the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, her journey is a reminder that sometimes, changing a community begins with simply showing up. And Dr Landol kept showing up — one woman, one delivery and one broken taboo at a time. Scroll down to know her extraordinary story. → #TseringLandol #Ladakh #WomensHealth #BeingTheChange #PadmaBhushan [Dr Tsering Landol, Ladakh, Women’s Health, Maternal Healthcare, Padma Bhushan, Being The Change]

At -20°C, when even reaching a hospital was a struggle, Dr Tsering Landol took healthcare to the women who couldn’t reach it. Ladakh’s first practising female gynaecologist didn’t just deliver babies. She challenged taboos, travelled to remote villages, educated women and girls, and kept serving long after retirement. From studying science in Urdu because she didn’t know English to being honoured with both the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, her journey is a reminder that sometimes, changing a community begins with simply showing up. And Dr Landol kept showing up — one woman, one delivery and one broken taboo at a time. Scroll down to know her extraordinary story. → #TseringLandol #Ladakh #WomensHealth #BeingTheChange #PadmaBhushan [Dr Tsering Landol, Ladakh, Women’s Health, Maternal Healthcare, Padma Bhushan, Being The Change]

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In 2014, an accident changed Prateek Khandelwal’s life forever. A spinal cord injury left him paralysed from the waist down and using a wheelchair. For a while, he shut himself away. Then came recovery, his first steps, and eventually a bigger realisation: the problem wasn’t just his mobility. It was the way India’s public spaces were built. In 2018, that realisation became RampMyCity. What began with a single ramp at a Bengaluru café has grown into an accessibility movement. From restaurants and schools to hospitals, police stations and public spaces, RampMyCity has helped make 500+ places more accessible, impacting 3 lakh+ lives directly and indirectly. Because accessibility is not a favour. It is the freedom to enter, travel, work, explore, and live independently. RampMyCity #RampMyCity #PrateekKhandelwal #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion [Prateek Khandelwal, RampMyCity, wheelchair accessibility]

In 2014, an accident changed Prateek Khandelwal’s life forever. A spinal cord injury left him paralysed from the waist down and using a wheelchair. For a while, he shut himself away. Then came recovery, his first steps, and eventually a bigger realisation: the problem wasn’t just his mobility. It was the way India’s public spaces were built. In 2018, that realisation became RampMyCity. What began with a single ramp at a Bengaluru café has grown into an accessibility movement. From restaurants and schools to hospitals, police stations and public spaces, RampMyCity has helped make 500+ places more accessible, impacting 3 lakh+ lives directly and indirectly. Because accessibility is not a favour. It is the freedom to enter, travel, work, explore, and live independently. RampMyCity #RampMyCity #PrateekKhandelwal #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion [Prateek Khandelwal, RampMyCity, wheelchair accessibility]

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“People called me a witch. They said I looked like an alien.” But they never saw the little girl behind those words. At five, Soniya Gupta was healthy. Then her bones became fragile, her hair began falling out, and her body slowly changed. Doctors ruled out Progeria, but the stares and cruel comments continued. Dance became her escape—until her principal told her she could never be a dancer. She went home heartbroken. But her best friend reminded her: if they wouldn’t give her a stage, she could create her own. So Soniya began sharing dance videos online. The trolling was relentless, but so were the messages from people who said her courage helped them embrace themselves. Today, she keeps dancing—not just for herself, but for every child who has ever felt “too different” to dream. Because you don’t have to look like everyone else to deserve your place in the spotlight. ❤️ #InspiringStories #WomenWhoInspire #Dance #NeverGiveUp #PersonalStruggle [Soniya Gupta, Inspirational Story, Dance Inspiration, Overcoming Challenges, Self Belief, Inspiring Woman]

“People called me a witch. They said I looked like an alien.” But they never saw the little girl behind those words. At five, Soniya Gupta was healthy. Then her bones became fragile, her hair began falling out, and her body slowly changed. Doctors ruled out Progeria, but the stares and cruel comments continued. Dance became her escape—until her principal told her she could never be a dancer. She went home heartbroken. But her best friend reminded her: if they wouldn’t give her a stage, she could create her own. So Soniya began sharing dance videos online. The trolling was relentless, but so were the messages from people who said her courage helped them embrace themselves. Today, she keeps dancing—not just for herself, but for every child who has ever felt “too different” to dream. Because you don’t have to look like everyone else to deserve your place in the spotlight. ❤️ #InspiringStories #WomenWhoInspire #Dance #NeverGiveUp #PersonalStruggle [Soniya Gupta, Inspirational Story, Dance Inspiration, Overcoming Challenges, Self Belief, Inspiring Woman]

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Some actors lead the story. Some become the reason you remember it. Mushtaq Khan was one of those actors. Across more than 500 films, he played countless characters, often in supporting roles. Yet, even with limited screen time, he had a way of making a character stay with you. From Welcome and Gadar to Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, his face became familiar across generations of Hindi cinema. His journey began with a love for performing that took him from school plays to theatre, and eventually to the big screen. Today, as we remember Mushtaq Khan, we remember the laughter, the characters and those little moments that made films feel more alive. Thank you for making even the smallest roles unforgettable. Rest in peace, Mushtaq Khan.❤️ #MushtaqKhan #MushtaqKhanDeath #Bollywood #HindiCinema #IndianCinema [Mushtaq Khan passed away Tribute]

Some actors lead the story. Some become the reason you remember it. Mushtaq Khan was one of those actors. Across more than 500 films, he played countless characters, often in supporting roles. Yet, even with limited screen time, he had a way of making a character stay with you. From Welcome and Gadar to Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, his face became familiar across generations of Hindi cinema. His journey began with a love for performing that took him from school plays to theatre, and eventually to the big screen. Today, as we remember Mushtaq Khan, we remember the laughter, the characters and those little moments that made films feel more alive. Thank you for making even the smallest roles unforgettable. Rest in peace, Mushtaq Khan.❤️ #MushtaqKhan #MushtaqKhanDeath #Bollywood #HindiCinema #IndianCinema [Mushtaq Khan passed away Tribute]

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On Bengaluru’s MG Road, a mother is turning passing moments into little memories, one photograph at a time. With her Polaroid camera in hand and her sweet baby by her side, she waits for people to stop by and get a picture clicked. But she hopes for more people to stop, not just for a photograph, but for a chance to keep doing what she loves and find more work. So, the next time you’re passing by MG Road, pause for a moment. Get a picture clicked, share a smile and say hello to her adorable little one, too! And if you know of an opportunity that could help her find more work, please reach out. Bengaluru, let’s help her camera capture more than memories. Let’s help it bring home opportunities, too. Know who she is? Tag her in the comments and help spread the word! #Bengaluru #BangaloreDiaries #SupportLocal #WomenAtWork [Polaroid photographer on MG Road Bengaluru, woman photographer seeking work in Bangalore, support local photographers]

On Bengaluru’s MG Road, a mother is turning passing moments into little memories, one photograph at a time. With her Polaroid camera in hand and her sweet baby by her side, she waits for people to stop by and get a picture clicked. But she hopes for more people to stop, not just for a photograph, but for a chance to keep doing what she loves and find more work. So, the next time you’re passing by MG Road, pause for a moment. Get a picture clicked, share a smile and say hello to her adorable little one, too! And if you know of an opportunity that could help her find more work, please reach out. Bengaluru, let’s help her camera capture more than memories. Let’s help it bring home opportunities, too. Know who she is? Tag her in the comments and help spread the word! #Bengaluru #BangaloreDiaries #SupportLocal #WomenAtWork [Polaroid photographer on MG Road Bengaluru, woman photographer seeking work in Bangalore, support local photographers]

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He is the first Indian to win a Oskar Klien Medal! Yet he still cycles to work! 🚲♥️ Meet Kolkata-born physicist Ashoke Sen, whose groundbreaking research helped revolutionise modern physics. After studying at IIT Kanpur and pursuing research in the US, he chose to return to India, dedicating his life to science. In 2012, he received the $3 million Fundamental Physics Prize. Yet, his simplicity remained unchanged. Now honoured with the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal, Sen continues to inspire generations of young scientists. #AshokeSen #OskarKleinMedal #IndianScientists #StringTheory #Science [Ashoke Sen Oskar Klein Medal 2026, first Indian physicist to win Oskar Klein Medal, Ashoke Sen string theory research, Ashoke Sen black hole research, Oskar Klein Medal winners]

He is the first Indian to win a Oskar Klien Medal! Yet he still cycles to work! 🚲♥️ Meet Kolkata-born physicist Ashoke Sen, whose groundbreaking research helped revolutionise modern physics. After studying at IIT Kanpur and pursuing research in the US, he chose to return to India, dedicating his life to science. In 2012, he received the $3 million Fundamental Physics Prize. Yet, his simplicity remained unchanged. Now honoured with the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal, Sen continues to inspire generations of young scientists. #AshokeSen #OskarKleinMedal #IndianScientists #StringTheory #Science [Ashoke Sen Oskar Klein Medal 2026, first Indian physicist to win Oskar Klein Medal, Ashoke Sen string theory research, Ashoke Sen black hole research, Oskar Klein Medal winners]

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Naaz walked into a world that decided who she was before she ever got the chance to tell it. But she has been rewriting that story ever since, one beat at a time. ✨ Where others saw limits, she found rhythm. Where doors stayed shut, she created her own stage. Every step she takes, every award she wins, every spotlight she steps into is her answer to everyone who ever doubted her. And her biggest dream? To see her own face on a billboard. Knowing Naaz, it's only a matter of time. She is not here to be someone's niece. She is here to be Naaz: dancer, dreamer, and a force that can't be dimmed. Down syndrome could never pull down a spirit this bright. 💛 Drop a ♥️ below to cheer her on, and share her story with someone who needs a reminder that dreams have no limits. #Naaz #DownSyndromeAwareness #InclusionMatters #DreamBig #DancerLife #Resilience #BeyondLabels #RealStories Creator With Down Syndrome , Vikrant Massey , Inspiring Dancer

Naaz walked into a world that decided who she was before she ever got the chance to tell it. But she has been rewriting that story ever since, one beat at a time. ✨ Where others saw limits, she found rhythm. Where doors stayed shut, she created her own stage. Every step she takes, every award she wins, every spotlight she steps into is her answer to everyone who ever doubted her. And her biggest dream? To see her own face on a billboard. Knowing Naaz, it's only a matter of time. She is not here to be someone's niece. She is here to be Naaz: dancer, dreamer, and a force that can't be dimmed. Down syndrome could never pull down a spirit this bright. 💛 Drop a ♥️ below to cheer her on, and share her story with someone who needs a reminder that dreams have no limits. #Naaz #DownSyndromeAwareness #InclusionMatters #DreamBig #DancerLife #Resilience #BeyondLabels #RealStories Creator With Down Syndrome , Vikrant Massey , Inspiring Dancer

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“We grew up in Sydney, Australia. I, Olivia, am a teacher and my husband Andre owns a small business. We decided to move to India in 2022- but then we had a big surprise with the twins!! They were born super prematurely, so we decided to delay our move…but after all their health checks at the 2 year mark, we decided to continue with our move to India! We wanted to show our kids a totally different way of life. Funnily enough the kids adapted to the heat, way of life, and different language first. In a way they were our teachers/ because they didn’t care too much to compare life to Australia. So we decided to have the same mindset. There’s a beautiful sense of community in India, and we are proud to call it our home.” – Olivia and Andre #TheBetterIndia #IndiaStories #Community #CulturalDiversity [Australian Family Living In Goa, Foreigners Adapting To Life In India, Community And Cultural Diversity In India]

“We grew up in Sydney, Australia. I, Olivia, am a teacher and my husband Andre owns a small business. We decided to move to India in 2022- but then we had a big surprise with the twins!! They were born super prematurely, so we decided to delay our move…but after all their health checks at the 2 year mark, we decided to continue with our move to India! We wanted to show our kids a totally different way of life. Funnily enough the kids adapted to the heat, way of life, and different language first. In a way they were our teachers/ because they didn’t care too much to compare life to Australia. So we decided to have the same mindset. There’s a beautiful sense of community in India, and we are proud to call it our home.” – Olivia and Andre #TheBetterIndia #IndiaStories #Community #CulturalDiversity [Australian Family Living In Goa, Foreigners Adapting To Life In India, Community And Cultural Diversity In India]

The Better India

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“She is cursed. Keep her away from your baby!” These were the words Princy heard about her daughter, Riddhima. At just 17, she had become a mother to a little girl doctors called abnormal and warned might never walk. Riddhima spent eight days in the ICU. Later came her autism diagnosis. As Princy learnt to navigate a world that often judged her daughter, she became her strongest shield. But when Princy had her second daughter, Advika, the warnings began again. People feared Riddhima might hurt the baby or pass on her autism. Today, Riddhima is 16, autistic and non-speaking. She needs her mother’s help with everyday tasks, but her bond with Advika tells a story those fears never could. Every morning, she asks her mother to greet Advika for her. She holds her little sister gently and cries when she gets hurt. And Advika? She waits by the door for her didi to come home. To her, Riddhima is not a diagnosis. She is her sister, her safe place and her favourite person. ❤️ The child people once feared would hurt a baby has become someone that baby adores. Perhaps it's time we saw autistic children for who they are, not what society assumes they cannot be. #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #SiblingLove #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveParenting [Heartwarming story of an autistic elder sister in India, Riddhima and Advika’s inspiring sisterhood story , autism acceptance, inclusive parenting]

“She is cursed. Keep her away from your baby!” These were the words Princy heard about her daughter, Riddhima. At just 17, she had become a mother to a little girl doctors called abnormal and warned might never walk. Riddhima spent eight days in the ICU. Later came her autism diagnosis. As Princy learnt to navigate a world that often judged her daughter, she became her strongest shield. But when Princy had her second daughter, Advika, the warnings began again. People feared Riddhima might hurt the baby or pass on her autism. Today, Riddhima is 16, autistic and non-speaking. She needs her mother’s help with everyday tasks, but her bond with Advika tells a story those fears never could. Every morning, she asks her mother to greet Advika for her. She holds her little sister gently and cries when she gets hurt. And Advika? She waits by the door for her didi to come home. To her, Riddhima is not a diagnosis. She is her sister, her safe place and her favourite person. ❤️ The child people once feared would hurt a baby has become someone that baby adores. Perhaps it's time we saw autistic children for who they are, not what society assumes they cannot be. #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #SiblingLove #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveParenting [Heartwarming story of an autistic elder sister in India, Riddhima and Advika’s inspiring sisterhood story , autism acceptance, inclusive parenting]

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“Dance will ruin her career,” they said. But we don’t choose between marks and music—we choose both. From "Mini Madhuri" at age two to 3M followers today, Barkat proves that passion doesn't cancel childhood; it fuels it. Whether she’s training in the studio or dreaming of becoming a scientist, we aren't just raising a dancer. We’re raising a child unafraid to explore. Let kids be limitless. ✨ @gynaecologist_drbabita | ali.arora | Bharat Arora #Barkat #BetterParenting #FollowYourPassion #ChildhoodUnfiltered [Nurturing Talent, Modern Parenting, Better Parenting, Child Prodigy, Empowering Young Girls, Parenting in India]

“Dance will ruin her career,” they said. But we don’t choose between marks and music—we choose both. From "Mini Madhuri" at age two to 3M followers today, Barkat proves that passion doesn't cancel childhood; it fuels it. Whether she’s training in the studio or dreaming of becoming a scientist, we aren't just raising a dancer. We’re raising a child unafraid to explore. Let kids be limitless. ✨ @gynaecologist_drbabita | ali.arora | Bharat Arora #Barkat #BetterParenting #FollowYourPassion #ChildhoodUnfiltered [Nurturing Talent, Modern Parenting, Better Parenting, Child Prodigy, Empowering Young Girls, Parenting in India]

The Better India

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Princy was 17 — still a girl herself — when a doctor looked at her newborn and said, "This child is abnormal." No one prepared her for what came next. We rarely ask what that word costs the woman raising them — the sleepless nights, the stares in public, the small, constant grief of loving a child the world keeps trying to define by what she can't do. Differences don't need fixing. They need space to exist without apology. Kids like Riddhima need us to see the whole of them, not just the diagnosis, and meet them with the same compassion we'd offer anyone still learning to belong. And mothers like Princy — the ones quietly holding entire worlds together — don't need our pity. They need us to finally see them. @addu_dadyprincess #Motherhood #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #EveryChildMatters | Longtail [Teen Mother Raising A Child With Disability, Disability Acceptance And Inclusive Parenting, Riddhima And Princy Story]

Princy was 17 — still a girl herself — when a doctor looked at her newborn and said, "This child is abnormal." No one prepared her for what came next. We rarely ask what that word costs the woman raising them — the sleepless nights, the stares in public, the small, constant grief of loving a child the world keeps trying to define by what she can't do. Differences don't need fixing. They need space to exist without apology. Kids like Riddhima need us to see the whole of them, not just the diagnosis, and meet them with the same compassion we'd offer anyone still learning to belong. And mothers like Princy — the ones quietly holding entire worlds together — don't need our pity. They need us to finally see them. @addu_dadyprincess #Motherhood #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #EveryChildMatters | Longtail [Teen Mother Raising A Child With Disability, Disability Acceptance And Inclusive Parenting, Riddhima And Princy Story]

The Better India

313,130 次观看 • 26 天前

When Ganesh Kulal Panjimar painted his mother for the first time, her smile gave him a reason to keep going. Today, the three-foot-tall artist from Karnataka has created over 700 paintings, each a step towards his dream of giving his family a better life. Born with a physical disability, Ganesh faced challenges early on. But he was determined to graduate, travelling 10 km every day on an electric tricycle to complete his education. Along the way, painting became more than a passion. He found his calling in creating portraits of personalities, alongside beautiful depictions of birds, animals and nature. His work has since earned him appreciation and recognition. His younger sister, Suma, is an artist too, creating intricate paper quilling artworks despite living with a disability. Now, Ganesh hopes to build a secure future for his mother, who makes and sells jasmine garlands, and his sister. The same art that began with a portrait of his mother is now helping him work towards a dream bigger than himself. #GaneshPanjimar #IndianArtist #InspiringStories #DisabilityInclusion #ResinArt [Ganesh Kulal Panjimar resin artist, Ganesh Panjimar inspirational story, inspiring stories from Karnataka]

When Ganesh Kulal Panjimar painted his mother for the first time, her smile gave him a reason to keep going. Today, the three-foot-tall artist from Karnataka has created over 700 paintings, each a step towards his dream of giving his family a better life. Born with a physical disability, Ganesh faced challenges early on. But he was determined to graduate, travelling 10 km every day on an electric tricycle to complete his education. Along the way, painting became more than a passion. He found his calling in creating portraits of personalities, alongside beautiful depictions of birds, animals and nature. His work has since earned him appreciation and recognition. His younger sister, Suma, is an artist too, creating intricate paper quilling artworks despite living with a disability. Now, Ganesh hopes to build a secure future for his mother, who makes and sells jasmine garlands, and his sister. The same art that began with a portrait of his mother is now helping him work towards a dream bigger than himself. #GaneshPanjimar #IndianArtist #InspiringStories #DisabilityInclusion #ResinArt [Ganesh Kulal Panjimar resin artist, Ganesh Panjimar inspirational story, inspiring stories from Karnataka]

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He cannot see the world, but he has a voice and a dream that deserve to be heard! For Ashish Kumar from Bihar, music is more than a passion. It is a dream he hopes will take him places he has never seen. Visually impaired since birth, Ashish grew up in a family where both his parents work as daily-wage labourers. With limited resources and little access to professional musical training, pursuing music has not been easy. Yet, he continues to follow the one thing that makes him dream bigger: his voice. What began with singing at small gatherings in his village is now growing into a bigger ambition. Today, Ashish studies at a school for visually impaired students in Delhi, where he is also learning music and working towards a future in the music industry. His journey is still unfolding, but his dream is clear: to make his voice heard beyond the place he calls home. #AshishKumar #Bihar #Music #InspiringStories [Ashish Kumar Bihar singer, visually impaired singer India, aspiring singer from Bihar, inspiring Indian talent, music education for visually impaired students]

He cannot see the world, but he has a voice and a dream that deserve to be heard! For Ashish Kumar from Bihar, music is more than a passion. It is a dream he hopes will take him places he has never seen. Visually impaired since birth, Ashish grew up in a family where both his parents work as daily-wage labourers. With limited resources and little access to professional musical training, pursuing music has not been easy. Yet, he continues to follow the one thing that makes him dream bigger: his voice. What began with singing at small gatherings in his village is now growing into a bigger ambition. Today, Ashish studies at a school for visually impaired students in Delhi, where he is also learning music and working towards a future in the music industry. His journey is still unfolding, but his dream is clear: to make his voice heard beyond the place he calls home. #AshishKumar #Bihar #Music #InspiringStories [Ashish Kumar Bihar singer, visually impaired singer India, aspiring singer from Bihar, inspiring Indian talent, music education for visually impaired students]

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10,522 次观看 • 1 天前

In the lanes of Panjim, Goa, a cycle slowly winds its way through traffic, carrying pots of freshly cooked food. On it sits Maria Gomes, fondly known as Maria Aunty, who feeds over 300 stray dogs across the city every single day. Her journey is as humble as it is heroic. Forced into child labour at a tender age, Maria never had the chance to dream big. But years later, she found her purpose in an unlikely place, on the streets, among wagging tails and hungry eyes. She wakes up at dawn, cooks large batches of food, loads her cycle, and sets off on a route she knows by heart. From abandoned pups to old dogs, no one stops to notice; they all wait for her. Some wag, some follow, some just sit silently, knowing she’ll show up. Because she always does — rain or shine. Want to help Maria feed the dogs? Head to her Instagram: Maria Riesch.the.feeder on IG. #Goa #StreetDog #DogFeeder #Panjim #Kindness #Inspiring [Street dogs, Panjim dog feeder, Maria Gomes, heartwarming, inspiring]

In the lanes of Panjim, Goa, a cycle slowly winds its way through traffic, carrying pots of freshly cooked food. On it sits Maria Gomes, fondly known as Maria Aunty, who feeds over 300 stray dogs across the city every single day. Her journey is as humble as it is heroic. Forced into child labour at a tender age, Maria never had the chance to dream big. But years later, she found her purpose in an unlikely place, on the streets, among wagging tails and hungry eyes. She wakes up at dawn, cooks large batches of food, loads her cycle, and sets off on a route she knows by heart. From abandoned pups to old dogs, no one stops to notice; they all wait for her. Some wag, some follow, some just sit silently, knowing she’ll show up. Because she always does — rain or shine. Want to help Maria feed the dogs? Head to her Instagram: Maria Riesch.the.feeder on IG. #Goa #StreetDog #DogFeeder #Panjim #Kindness #Inspiring [Street dogs, Panjim dog feeder, Maria Gomes, heartwarming, inspiring]

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503,047 次观看 • 1 个月前

Nashik’s groundwater reportedly contains cancer-causing chromium at over 1,000 times the permissible limit. Residents have complained of yellow water coming from their borewells. So, how do you clean up pollution that has seeped underground? In Baltimore, USA, a former chromium-processing factory left behind contaminated soil and groundwater even after it shut down. The cleanup involved removing contaminated material, containing the pollution underground and controlling groundwater movement. The site was redeveloped, but monitoring remains essential. Because containing contamination doesn’t mean it has disappeared. With the 2027 Kumbh approaching, Nashik needs answers: Where is the chromium coming from? How far has it spread? And what will it take to protect the city’s groundwater? Safe water starts with finding the source, containing the spread and testing regularly. #Nashik #WaterPollution #GroundwaterContamination #ChromiumPollution #CleanWater [ [Nashik groundwater chromium contamination, chromium pollution in Nashik borewell water, cancer-causing chromium in drinking water, Nashik water quality concerns, how to clean contaminated groundwater]

Nashik’s groundwater reportedly contains cancer-causing chromium at over 1,000 times the permissible limit. Residents have complained of yellow water coming from their borewells. So, how do you clean up pollution that has seeped underground? In Baltimore, USA, a former chromium-processing factory left behind contaminated soil and groundwater even after it shut down. The cleanup involved removing contaminated material, containing the pollution underground and controlling groundwater movement. The site was redeveloped, but monitoring remains essential. Because containing contamination doesn’t mean it has disappeared. With the 2027 Kumbh approaching, Nashik needs answers: Where is the chromium coming from? How far has it spread? And what will it take to protect the city’s groundwater? Safe water starts with finding the source, containing the spread and testing regularly. #Nashik #WaterPollution #GroundwaterContamination #ChromiumPollution #CleanWater [ [Nashik groundwater chromium contamination, chromium pollution in Nashik borewell water, cancer-causing chromium in drinking water, Nashik water quality concerns, how to clean contaminated groundwater]

The Better India

87,424 次观看 • 12 天前

When a 9-year-old boy lost his father, his father’s best friend made sure the family never felt completely alone. Naresh, a vegetable seller in Jaipur, had been friends with the boy’s father for 35 years. When his friend first arrived in the city at just 15, struggling to make ends meet, Naresh encouraged him to start a fruit stall. For over 25 years, their stalls stood side by side, and they became family. But when a road accident took his friend’s life, Naresh stood by the family he left behind. For six months, he brought them fruits and vegetables without accepting a single rupee. In 2026, when his friend’s son reunited with him after years, Naresh welcomed him with tea and packed fruits and vegetables for him, just as he used to. For Naresh, the son of his dear friend was never just a customer. He was family, and family doesn’t pay for every little thing. ❤️ #Friendship #HeartwarmingStories #Humanity #Kindness [vegetable seller gives free vegetables to late friend’s son, heartwarming story of friendship , Jaipur fruit seller friendship]

When a 9-year-old boy lost his father, his father’s best friend made sure the family never felt completely alone. Naresh, a vegetable seller in Jaipur, had been friends with the boy’s father for 35 years. When his friend first arrived in the city at just 15, struggling to make ends meet, Naresh encouraged him to start a fruit stall. For over 25 years, their stalls stood side by side, and they became family. But when a road accident took his friend’s life, Naresh stood by the family he left behind. For six months, he brought them fruits and vegetables without accepting a single rupee. In 2026, when his friend’s son reunited with him after years, Naresh welcomed him with tea and packed fruits and vegetables for him, just as he used to. For Naresh, the son of his dear friend was never just a customer. He was family, and family doesn’t pay for every little thing. ❤️ #Friendship #HeartwarmingStories #Humanity #Kindness [vegetable seller gives free vegetables to late friend’s son, heartwarming story of friendship , Jaipur fruit seller friendship]

The Better India

29,288 次观看 • 4 天前

For 28 years, Noni’s mother has been his strength, caring for him through every challenge. Now, as she grows older, she needs a little help too. A wheelchair could give Noni the freedom to step outside, and ease his mother’s burdens. If you can help Noni and his mother, please support them❤️ Details : Account Name = Kiran Devi Account Number = 1683100100003584 IFSC Code = PUNB0168310 #DisabilityInclusion #InspiringStories #Humanity #GoodNews #IndiaStories [Disability Inclusion In India, Wheelchair Support For Disabled Person, Inspiring Mother Son Story, Helping Families In Need, Support For People With Disabilities]

For 28 years, Noni’s mother has been his strength, caring for him through every challenge. Now, as she grows older, she needs a little help too. A wheelchair could give Noni the freedom to step outside, and ease his mother’s burdens. If you can help Noni and his mother, please support them❤️ Details : Account Name = Kiran Devi Account Number = 1683100100003584 IFSC Code = PUNB0168310 #DisabilityInclusion #InspiringStories #Humanity #GoodNews #IndiaStories [Disability Inclusion In India, Wheelchair Support For Disabled Person, Inspiring Mother Son Story, Helping Families In Need, Support For People With Disabilities]

The Better India

340,882 次观看 • 1 个月前

We Have Won! No one can use ‘ORS’ on their label unless it’s a WHO-recommended formula. This is the story of Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a braveheart paediatrician from Hyderabad, who fought for 8 years against sugar-rich drinks falsely marketed as ORS. Her persistence led to FSSAI’s landmark order, protecting children and patients from misleading claims. “These drinks had 10x the sugar WHO recommends, worsening diarrhoea and complications in millions of kids,” she explains. This victory is not just hers, but belongs to everyone who stood with her — doctors, advocates, parents, and citizens demanding truth in labeling. Scroll down to see how her 8-year battle changed the game for public health and children across India. Credits : drsivaranjanionline on IG #HealthVictory #PublicHealthIndia #ChildSafety #TruthInLabelling #FSSAI #DoctorsForChange #IndiaFightsBack [ORS Ban India, Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, FSSAI Order, Public Health Victory, Sugar Drinks Misleading Labels]

We Have Won! No one can use ‘ORS’ on their label unless it’s a WHO-recommended formula. This is the story of Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a braveheart paediatrician from Hyderabad, who fought for 8 years against sugar-rich drinks falsely marketed as ORS. Her persistence led to FSSAI’s landmark order, protecting children and patients from misleading claims. “These drinks had 10x the sugar WHO recommends, worsening diarrhoea and complications in millions of kids,” she explains. This victory is not just hers, but belongs to everyone who stood with her — doctors, advocates, parents, and citizens demanding truth in labeling. Scroll down to see how her 8-year battle changed the game for public health and children across India. Credits : drsivaranjanionline on IG #HealthVictory #PublicHealthIndia #ChildSafety #TruthInLabelling #FSSAI #DoctorsForChange #IndiaFightsBack [ORS Ban India, Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, FSSAI Order, Public Health Victory, Sugar Drinks Misleading Labels]

The Better India

2,609,765 次观看 • 1 年前

For the past 10 years, this 63-year-old man has been painting Kolkata’s electric boxes. Mudhar has transformed 400 ugly, poster-covered boxes into colourful artworks, all with his own money! Because a city isn’t made beautiful by its buildings and roads alone, but also by the people who treat it like home and work to make it better. Is there someone in your city who is making it a better place through small acts of kindness? Tell us in the comments! #kolkata #DurgaPujo #Artist [Old Man Transforms 400 Electric Boxes in Kolkata With Colourful Paintings | Kolkata Artist | Kolkata, City of Joy, Famous for Durga Puja]

For the past 10 years, this 63-year-old man has been painting Kolkata’s electric boxes. Mudhar has transformed 400 ugly, poster-covered boxes into colourful artworks, all with his own money! Because a city isn’t made beautiful by its buildings and roads alone, but also by the people who treat it like home and work to make it better. Is there someone in your city who is making it a better place through small acts of kindness? Tell us in the comments! #kolkata #DurgaPujo #Artist [Old Man Transforms 400 Electric Boxes in Kolkata With Colourful Paintings | Kolkata Artist | Kolkata, City of Joy, Famous for Durga Puja]

The Better India

61,082 次观看 • 11 天前

Mumbai’s wrong-side driving crackdown is getting serious. 🚦 IPS officer Satyanarayan Choudhary launched an aggressive drive against one of the city’s most dangerous traffic violations. Nearly 800 offenders are caught every day, with 5,000+ motorists caught in one month and around 350 vehicles seized. But enforcement is only half the solution. Traffic police have identified 95 accident-prone locations and are improving road layouts, signals and lighting. Because a shortcut can cost more than a few minutes—it can cost a life. #MumbaiTraffic #RoadSafety #IPSOfficer #TrafficPolice #ThePeoplesOfficer [The People's Officer, Mumbai Wrong Side Driving Crackdown By IPS Officer, 700 Wrong Side Drivers Caught Every Day In Mumbai, Mumbai Traffic Police Wrong Side Driving Action, IPS Satyanarayan Choudhary Mumbai Traffic Crackdown, Mumbai Road Safety Wrong Side Driving Offenders]

Mumbai’s wrong-side driving crackdown is getting serious. 🚦 IPS officer Satyanarayan Choudhary launched an aggressive drive against one of the city’s most dangerous traffic violations. Nearly 800 offenders are caught every day, with 5,000+ motorists caught in one month and around 350 vehicles seized. But enforcement is only half the solution. Traffic police have identified 95 accident-prone locations and are improving road layouts, signals and lighting. Because a shortcut can cost more than a few minutes—it can cost a life. #MumbaiTraffic #RoadSafety #IPSOfficer #TrafficPolice #ThePeoplesOfficer [The People's Officer, Mumbai Wrong Side Driving Crackdown By IPS Officer, 700 Wrong Side Drivers Caught Every Day In Mumbai, Mumbai Traffic Police Wrong Side Driving Action, IPS Satyanarayan Choudhary Mumbai Traffic Crackdown, Mumbai Road Safety Wrong Side Driving Offenders]

The Better India

257,958 次观看 • 1 个月前

Imagine waking up to find your hair falling out in clumps! In late 2024 and early 2025, a mysterious health crisis gripped villages in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, affecting nearly 300 people. While families struggled for answers, Padma Shri awardee Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar stepped in to investigate. Spending ₹92,000 of his own money on tests, he uncovered a disturbing link: dangerously high selenium levels in wheat supplied through ration shops. His investigation highlighted a serious food safety concern and the importance of scientific intervention. Watch how one doctor's determination helped unravel a mystery that left entire villages terrified. @himmatraobawaskar #Maharashtra #Buldhana #FoodSafety [Maharashtra Buldhana Mass Hair Loss Mystery Linked To Selenium-Contaminated Wheat]

Imagine waking up to find your hair falling out in clumps! In late 2024 and early 2025, a mysterious health crisis gripped villages in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, affecting nearly 300 people. While families struggled for answers, Padma Shri awardee Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar stepped in to investigate. Spending ₹92,000 of his own money on tests, he uncovered a disturbing link: dangerously high selenium levels in wheat supplied through ration shops. His investigation highlighted a serious food safety concern and the importance of scientific intervention. Watch how one doctor's determination helped unravel a mystery that left entire villages terrified. @himmatraobawaskar #Maharashtra #Buldhana #FoodSafety [Maharashtra Buldhana Mass Hair Loss Mystery Linked To Selenium-Contaminated Wheat]

The Better India

16,767 次观看 • 3 天前

Where others ignored the mess, Ramji Lodhi and his team chose to take responsibility. At a temple complex in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, drinking water taps were covered in algae, grease and dirt—so unhygienic that people hesitated to use them. Instead of simply complaining, Ramji and his team rolled up their sleeves and cleaned the area themselves. After hours of effort, the space was restored and made usable for everyone. Ramji believes public spaces are not just the government’s responsibility—they belong to all of us. Because civic sense isn’t just about following rules. It’s about caring for the spaces we all share. Credits : help_by_ram1 #CivicSense #Inspiring #Cleaning [Civic Sense Revelation, Ramji Lodhi and his team cleaning a neglected drinking water area at a temple in Sagar Madhya Pradesh, young volunteers taking responsibility for keeping public drinking water facilities clean]

Where others ignored the mess, Ramji Lodhi and his team chose to take responsibility. At a temple complex in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, drinking water taps were covered in algae, grease and dirt—so unhygienic that people hesitated to use them. Instead of simply complaining, Ramji and his team rolled up their sleeves and cleaned the area themselves. After hours of effort, the space was restored and made usable for everyone. Ramji believes public spaces are not just the government’s responsibility—they belong to all of us. Because civic sense isn’t just about following rules. It’s about caring for the spaces we all share. Credits : help_by_ram1 #CivicSense #Inspiring #Cleaning [Civic Sense Revelation, Ramji Lodhi and his team cleaning a neglected drinking water area at a temple in Sagar Madhya Pradesh, young volunteers taking responsibility for keeping public drinking water facilities clean]

The Better India

93,631 次观看 • 21 天前

Losing her has been the most painful experience of my life. Even today, there are moments when I wish I could simply call her, talk to her or hear her voice again. But before she left us, she gave me something precious — her daughter, Anaisha. My Aashu. Aashu was so young that she couldn't fully understand what had happened. Looking at her, I knew that although I could never take her mother's place, I could make sure she continued to feel loved, protected and cared for. She should never feel alone. I want to support her education, take care of her health and everyday needs, encourage her interests and make sure she gets opportunities to discover what she loves. That is my life goal. It is not a responsibility I carry out of obligation. It is something I do with love — because she is my niece, she is my family, and she is a piece of my sister that I will always protect.” ~ Roy Node #Inspiring #strugglestory #personalstruggle #Mumbai [Supporting Niece After Loss, Unconditional Family Love, Emotional Life Journey]

Losing her has been the most painful experience of my life. Even today, there are moments when I wish I could simply call her, talk to her or hear her voice again. But before she left us, she gave me something precious — her daughter, Anaisha. My Aashu. Aashu was so young that she couldn't fully understand what had happened. Looking at her, I knew that although I could never take her mother's place, I could make sure she continued to feel loved, protected and cared for. She should never feel alone. I want to support her education, take care of her health and everyday needs, encourage her interests and make sure she gets opportunities to discover what she loves. That is my life goal. It is not a responsibility I carry out of obligation. It is something I do with love — because she is my niece, she is my family, and she is a piece of my sister that I will always protect.” ~ Roy Node #Inspiring #strugglestory #personalstruggle #Mumbai [Supporting Niece After Loss, Unconditional Family Love, Emotional Life Journey]

The Better India

86,446 次观看 • 21 天前

What if we told you there’s a town in India where political banners don’t last more than 24 hours? In Sulthan Bathery, cleanliness isn’t just a rule, it’s a way of life. From midnight clean-ups to strict fines and active citizens, this place is setting a benchmark most cities haven’t even thought of yet. Watch this video to see how an entire town came together to make it happen and stayed consistent. #CleanIndia #Kerala #SulthanBathery #civicsense #civicsenseIndia [Sulthan Bathery, Kerala, Civic Discipline, Civic Sense India]

What if we told you there’s a town in India where political banners don’t last more than 24 hours? In Sulthan Bathery, cleanliness isn’t just a rule, it’s a way of life. From midnight clean-ups to strict fines and active citizens, this place is setting a benchmark most cities haven’t even thought of yet. Watch this video to see how an entire town came together to make it happen and stayed consistent. #CleanIndia #Kerala #SulthanBathery #civicsense #civicsenseIndia [Sulthan Bathery, Kerala, Civic Discipline, Civic Sense India]

The Better India

259,460 次观看 • 2 个月前